College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus

Important Upcoming Dates

Before March 31: Complete School Counseling Requirement – public and nonpublic studentsFeb. 15 - April 1: Submit Letter of Intent – all studentsFeb. 15 - April 17 at 5:00 pm: Sign-up for a SAFE Account – nonpublic and homeschool parentsFeb. 15 - April 17 at 5:00 pm: Apply for funding – nonpublic and homeschool parentsBefore May 18: Funding award notifications sent – nonpublic and homeschool parents

College Credit Plus for Students & Families

Ohio’s College Credit Plus can help you earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university College Credit Plus is free. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees if you attend public school in the state of Ohio. If you choose to attend a private college or are homeschooled, you may have limited costs.

Your high school may have an agreement with a local college for specific courses, however, you can choose to take College Credit Plus courses from any college that offers a course that would benefit your future. This could include online courses.

Once you find the university or college you would like to attended for College Credit Plus, you can go to their website and complete the application—each school has their own process and procedures; as well as their own requirements to enroll in College Credit Plus.

As stated, College Credit Plus is free for all public school students who wish to attend a public Ohio university or college. There may be fees for homeschooled students, or students that wish to attend a private university of college.

If you need help completing the College Credit Plus application, we encourage you to reach out to your school’s guidance counselor for assistance with the process. To learn more about College Credit Plus, please visit the College Credit Plus webpage at Ohio Higher Education.